“The Brighton Miracle,” a film based on Japan’s exploits at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, is set to be released worldwide ahead of this year’s … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here

Former Japan boss Vahid Halilhodzic was named as the new coach of Morocco on Thursday, his third job with an African nation.The 67-year-old succeeds Herve … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here

Fifteen-year-old Ai Mori became the youngest Japanese to finish on the podium at the IFSC Climbing World Championships after taking bronze in the women’s lead … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here

The England team and I will leave for Japan to start our Rugby World Cup campaign on Sept. 8. We’ll arrive just short of two … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here

Winning the Pacific Nations Cup has given Japan every confidence that it is on the right track to achieve its goal of reaching the quarterfinals … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here

While Gotoku Sakai had planned to continue his career in Europe, the former Japan international said Friday he decided to return to the J. League … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here

Asako Takakura will remain as women’s national head coach for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but she will be tasked with giving her team a new … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here

For many, the words “training camp” and “summer” are synonymous with American football and particularly the NFL.Ever since George Plimpton’s 1966 book “Paper Lion” first … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here

Amanaki Lelei Mafi is likely free to play for Japan at the Rugby World Cup next month after the date of his trial on a … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here

Japan international Wataru Endo has joined German second division side Stuttgart on a one-year loan, the club announced Tuesday.Endo, 26, arrives on loan from Belgian … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here